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      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.

      community Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Pyrludimide (KX-826) or Breezula (clascoterone)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Pyrludimide (KX-826) and Breezula (clascoterone), with the user unable to tolerate finasteride and dutasteride. The user plans to use these treatments alongside minoxidil, considering the efficacy and availability of each option.

      community KX-826 Pyrilutamide1% coming soon

      in Update  152 upvotes 1 year ago
      KX-826 Pyrilutamide 1% is launching soon, and users are discussing its potential benefits and drawbacks compared to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about its effectiveness, while others are hopeful it will be a safer alternative.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

      community spironolactone pills to topical

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.

      community FOL005 claims it's better than Finasteride and Minoxidil.

      in Technology  181 upvotes 1 year ago
      FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       40 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

      community No access to RU, Pyri. Any alternative anti androgen?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with suggestions including topical spironolactone, peppermint and rosemary oils, and saw palmetto. The user also considers ordering RU58841 from China but finds it too expensive.

      community Clascoterone - Why are there so few posts if it’s already on the market?

      in Chat  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.

      community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

      in Research/Science  449 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.